The band initially consisted in 1969 of Steve Marriott (formerly of Small Faces; lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Peter Frampton (from The Herd; lead guitar), Greg Ridley (from Spooky Tooth; bass) and Jerry Shirley (from The Apostolic Intervention; drums).
The joining of all these fairly known players resulted in Humble Pie being considered a bit of a “supergroup”. Worried about great expectations, the group began working together in secret at Marriott's cottage in Moreton, Essex. Signed to Andrew Loog Oldham's Immediate Records, their debut single "Natural Born Boogie" was rushed out in 1969 and was a UK number five hit; it was quickly followed by the album As Safe As Yesterday Is, praised as a progressive album in the vein of Small Faces. Their second album Town and Country was also released in 1969 and featured a more acoustic sound. Humble Pie concerts at this time featured an acoustic set followed by an electric set, an approach that would become popular decades later.
1970 saw the financial collapse of Immediate, a switch to A&M Records, and a change in band management. The albums Humble Pie and Rock On, both released that year, alternated between progressive rock and boogie rock excess. A concert at the Fillmore East in NYC was captured on Perfomance Rockin' The Fillmore (1971); it is considered one of the best live rock albums of its era, with Marriott, Frampton, and the rest of the group in fine form. The loud-quiet-loud epic "I Don't Need No Doctor" was an FM radio hit in the United States, propelling the album to the group's biggest commercial success yet.
However, Frampton had already left the band by the time of the album's release, to pursue a solo career that would become extremely successful later in the 1970s. With Dave "Clem" Clempson replacing Frampton, Humble Pie moved towards an even harder sound at the urging of manager Dee Anthony, emphasizing Marriott's blues and soul roots.
Smokin' (1972) had a minor hit in "Thirty Days in the Hole" and was reasonably successful commercially based on the group's constant touring. As a premiere US concert attraction, they traveled in a customized private jet, and partook in all forms of the rock n roll excess available to formerly working class musicians that rose to fame and riches in this era, even hiring The Blackberries, a trio of black backup singers including Vanetta Fields formerly of The Ikettes. Nevertheless the band's extended, long form concert boogie jam rock style was unable to break them into the mainstream radio. Eat It (1974) was three sides of mostly R&B covers and one side live, and while appreciated by their core fans, did nothing to expand the group's audience. The group staged the Goodbye Pie Tour in 1975 and essentially broke up.
In 1980 Marriott, divorced, and with financial problems in the UK, relocated to Atlanta Georgia and revived Humble Pie with Shirley, adding Bobby Tench (from Jeff Beck Group) on guitar and Anthony "Sooty" Jones on bass. Two albums with a more modern heavy metal sound were released but the effort soon fell apart. In 1991 Marriott and Frampton began collaborating again, with another Humble Pie rebirth possibly in the offing, but an unfortunate house fire took Marriott's life before anything tangible could materialise. http://rockandrollgarage.com/the-tragic-story-of-steve-marriott-death/
Groovin' With Jesus
Humble Pie Lyrics
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I know you people
Some of you got some hard and everyday groovin' to do
And some of you people won't lay back
Some of you people just groove on everyday things
And some of you people just don't look back
Now I wanna lay something on you
Concerning the man himself
I mean, groove with Jesus
Oh, groove with Jesus
And he's gonna wrap things all around us
And I know you've got a lot of trouble over the wall of that island
But I saw an old someone over there groovin'
Someone somewhere ah, believe me
Claimed at the man
Wrap things around with Jesus
Groove with Jesus
Let him wrap things all around us
I say, groove with the man
I mean, really preach him out
And let him wrap things all around us
Ooh, groove with Jesus
Wrap us all around
Wrap us all around...
The lyrics to "Groovin' With Jesus" by Humble Pie are primarily about finding solace and joy in religion. The singer acknowledges that people have different ways of "grooving" or living their lives, but suggests that connecting with Jesus can bring a sense of purpose and contentment. The refrain encourages listeners to "groove with Jesus" in order to have him "wrap things all around us." The lyrics suggest that Jesus is a source of comfort and guidance for those who are struggling with difficult circumstances, as the singer mentions seeing someone on an island who was able to find joy through their faith.
The song has a bluesy, soulful sound that is typical of Humble Pie's style. The band was known for blending elements of rock, blues, and gospel music, and this song is a perfect example of that combination. The lyrics are relatively simple, but the emphasis on rhythm and groove means that they are meant to be repeated and internalized. "Groovin' With Jesus" is a hopeful and uplifting song that will resonate with listeners who are looking for a way to find meaning in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Now listen to me
Pay attention to what I am about to say
I know you people
I understand your different personalities
Some of you got some hard and everyday groovin' to do
Some of you have difficult everyday tasks to accomplish
And some of you people won't lay back
Some of you are not willing to take it easy
Some of you people just groove on everyday things
Some of you find joy in simple things
And some of you people just don't look back
Some of you are not willing to dwell on the past
Now I wanna lay something on you
Now I want to tell you something important
Concerning the man himself
Regarding Jesus Christ
I say, groove with the man
I suggest you follow Jesus' teachings
I mean, groove with Jesus
I specifically suggest you follow Jesus Christ
Oh, groove with Jesus
Oh, follow Jesus' teachings
And he's gonna wrap things all around us
Jesus will surround us with his love and protection
And I know you've got a lot of trouble over the wall of that island
I understand you are facing many challenges in your life
But I saw an old someone over there groovin'
But I saw someone finding joy and peace despite their troubles
Someone somewhere ah, believe me
There is someone out there who found peace by following Jesus Christ
Claimed at the man
They acknowledged Jesus' teachings
Wrap things around with Jesus
Surround yourself with Jesus' love and teachings
Groove with Jesus
Follow Jesus Christ and find joy in his teachings
Let him wrap things all around us
Allow Jesus to surround us with his love and protection
I mean, really preach him out
I mean, really spread his message
Ooh, groove with Jesus
Oh, follow Jesus' teachings
Wrap us all around
Surround all of us with your love and protection
Wrap us all around...
Surround all of us with your love and protection
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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